New Owner, first question 73 w/ 2 outboards

[Blue_Runner]

Havis, my '72 had twin 140's when I bought it (on eBay). It never made it in the water with them. My stock 20" transom would have put me directly on the bottom of the sea right after I backed off the trailer.

When it had the 140's on it, it was hell to trailer it. It wanted to fish tail bad at anything over 50mph. Course I was towing with a V8 Jeef Cherokee which is not the heaviest of tow vehicles.

How does yours trailer? And, will you be trailering or do you have a slip?

I promptly removed both 140's and re-mounted one of them on a fixed jackplate.

Last question, when are you taking us fishing? I want to ride in that boat!! It looks pretty sweet from what I remember. Oh yeah, I lied, one more question , have you fixed that loose windshield yet?

Glad to see you found the board! I'm looking forward to hearing more about your new addition!

BR

Yes, fixed the windshield. I guess those upright supports are not made for long life. A few screws from the bottom fixed things up. Still needs new upright supports. I think if someone were to hang onto it, it wouldn't support a human.

Next time you come to Houston, we'll go for a ride!

It trailers fine; plenty of tounge weight. The tow vehicle is a diesel pickup. I hauled her back from Florida with no problems. I worried about the bouncing while crossing Louisiana on I-10 stressing the transom; I had no transon savers on. I'd like to move everything forward on the trailer because the engines hang too far behind the lights.

What goes between the cockpit area and the cabin? Newer ones have a door, mine looks like it had a snap on cover. But it's been around long enough for a lot of modifications.

[reelapeelin]

Havis, my '74 has nothing in opening to cuddy...the newer ones added doors and they're nice, but I've never needed one...unless you have a need to lock something up in there... ;)